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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What past time of Joe McDonough helped Richard Daley earn political status and why?
(a) McDonough enjoyed deep sea diving and left the office frequently to Daley's care.
(b) McDonough was a philanderer so Daley began to sow the seeds of McDonugh's humiliation.
(c) McDonough was a widely reputed alcoholic so Daley's departure was considered wise.
(d) McDonough spent much time at race tracks allowing Daley fill the responsibilities of McDonough's office.

2. Royko reported that ___________ were not upset with Richard Daley's abuses of power.
(a) Presidents.
(b) Chicagoans.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Democrats.

3. What is the topic of Chapter I?
(a) Richard Daley's boyhood home.
(b) Richard Daley's political growth.
(c) Chicago's transformation under Richard Daley's rule.
(d) Richard Daley's daily routine.

4. Into what type of neighborhood was Richard Daley born?
(a) Irish-Catholic on the South-side of Chicago.
(b) German-Lutheran on the Northwest corner of Chicago.
(c) French-Catholic on the shores of Lake Michigan.
(d) Slavic-Orthodox on the Southest corner of Chicago.

5. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?
(a) They were accustomed to czars, kings, and emperors using power like a club.
(b) He abused power for their benefit.
(c) They would get their kick-back.
(d) They knew if they were patient they would get theirs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Joe McDonough play in shaping Richard Daley's political career?

2. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?

3. What skills did Richard Daley learn in the Christian Brothers technical school?

4. What was Richard Daley's advice to city officials getting money on the sly?

5. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

(see the answer key)

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